Due at registration is $20 for eight weeks. Kathy Yakimovich is a certified arthritis foundation instructor.

For more information, call 270-0708.

The Burgaw class will be at 11 a.m. Mondays beginning April 15. For more information, call 259-9119 (press 0).

Safety and self-defense class for women

BURGAW | Safety and self-defense class for women will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 15 at Heritage Place, 901 S. Walker St., Burgaw. Chief Bill King with the Burgaw Police Department will lead the class, which will include basic safety tips and simple self-defense techniques. The sessions are free, but reservations are requested at 259-9119 (press 0).

HOPS of Spring Beer Festival

SURF CITY | The Topsail Chamber will hosts its third annual HOPS of Spring Beer Festival from noon to 6 p.m. April 27 at the corner of Roland and New River in downtown Surf City, on Topsail Island. Entry is $25 per person and includes free samples of 12 craft brewers, live music featuring Plan B, Annandale Heights and Dangers of Stereo.

A 5K and 10K run will be April 26. Register at www.active.com (keyword: HOPS).

FORE Our Furry Friends Golf Tournament

Registration and a light breakfast at 8 a.m., shotgun at 9 a.m. Events: team prizes, special challenge prizes, $10,000,000 hole-in-one at the 16th, prizes at all other Par 3's and a special challenge.

The format is captain's choice. Individual registration is $75 or $300 for a team of four.

An awards luncheon with presentation of prizes and the drawing of raffles.

Register at www.golf

digestplanner.com/22918-PCHSgolf/ or email ForOurFurryFriends@gmail.com. For sponsor information, call John at 547-9117. Golfers, call Judith at 270-2473.

Proceeds will provided for the animals care and shelter as they wait at the Pender County Humane Society.

Golf tournament set for May 4

The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island area will host a golf tournament on May 4 at North Shore Country Club, N.C. 210, Sneads Ferry. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. Format is captain's choice.

Starting hole assignments for all teams will be made between 7:15 and 8:15 a.m.

Throughout the morning, complimentary snacks and beverages will be available on the course for all golfers. At the conclusion of the tournament, there will be an awards ceremony, complimentary lunch, raffle tickets.

Tournament business sponsorships, $250. In return for sponsorships, sponsors receive recognition in all tournament advertising and promotion, as well as special advertising signage at one of the course tees.

Entry fees are $75 per individual and $300 for each team of four. Five-dollar mulligans may be purchased on the day of the tournament, four per team maximum.

For more information, call Rick Benton at 604-3835 or Randy Cox at 328-6728.

Win tickets to Azalea Festival Airlie Luncheon

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. | The StarNews is giving away a pair of tickets to the NC. Azalea Festival Airlie Luncheon garden party to its Facebook fans. The exclusive event will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12.

To enter, visit Facebook.com/StarNewsMedia and click on the pink contest button near the top of the page, or visit http://ow.ly/jN3sM. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received by noon Wednesday, April 10. Winners will be notified by phone or email Wednesday afternoon.

Email your Pender County items to pender@StarNews Online.com. They must be received at least two weeks before the event.

<p class="bold allcaps">Tai Chi classes to be held in April in Topsail, Burgaw</p>
<p>PENDER COUNTY | Tai Chi classes will be offered at Topsail Senior Center and Heritage Place.</p><p>Topsail classes will include an advanced Tai Chi class, 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning April 9, and beginning Tai Chi at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, starting April 11. </p><p>Due at registration is $20 for eight weeks. Kathy Yakimovich is a certified arthritis foundation instructor.</p><p>For more information, call 270-0708.</p><p>The Burgaw class will be at 11 a.m. Mondays beginning April 15. For more information, call 259-9119 (press 0).</p><h3>Safety and self-defense class for women</h3>
<p>BURGAW | Safety and self-defense class for women will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 15 at Heritage Place, 901 S. Walker St., Burgaw. Chief Bill King with the Burgaw Police Department will lead the class, which will include basic safety tips and simple self-defense techniques. The sessions are free, but reservations are requested at 259-9119 (press 0).</p><h3>HOPS of Spring Beer Festival</h3>
<p>SURF CITY | The Topsail Chamber will hosts its third annual HOPS of Spring Beer Festival from noon to 6 p.m. April 27 at the corner of Roland and New River in downtown Surf City, on Topsail Island. Entry is $25 per person and includes free samples of 12 craft brewers, live music featuring Plan B, Annandale Heights and Dangers of Stereo.</p><p>A 5K and 10K run will be April 26. Register at www.active.com (keyword: HOPS).</p><p>The event benefits the Topsail Chamber and Hope for the Warriors.</p><p>For lodging, call Topsail Chamber at 329-4446, www.discovertopsail.com.</p><h3>FORE Our Furry Friends Golf Tournament</h3>
<p>HAMPSTEAD | Pender County Humane Society FORE Our Furry Friends Golf Tournament will be April 27 at Castle Bay Country Club, Hampstead.</p><p>Registration and a light breakfast at 8 a.m., shotgun at 9 a.m. Events: team prizes, special challenge prizes, $10,000,000 hole-in-one at the 16th, prizes at all other Par 3's and a special challenge.</p><p>The format is captain's choice. Individual registration is $75 or $300 for a team of four.</p><p>An awards luncheon with presentation of prizes and the drawing of raffles.</p><p>Register at www.golf</p><p>digestplanner.com/22918-PCHSgolf/ or email ForOurFurryFriends@gmail.com. For sponsor information, call John at 547-9117. Golfers, call Judith at 270-2473.</p><p>Proceeds will provided for the animals care and shelter as they wait at the Pender County Humane Society.</p><h3>Golf tournament set for May 4</h3>
<p>The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island area will host a golf tournament on May 4 at North Shore Country Club, N.C. 210, Sneads Ferry. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. Format is captain's choice.</p><p>Starting hole assignments for all teams will be made between 7:15 and 8:15 a.m.</p><p>Throughout the morning, complimentary snacks and beverages will be available on the course for all golfers. At the conclusion of the tournament, there will be an awards ceremony, complimentary lunch, raffle tickets.</p><p>Tournament business sponsorships, $250. In return for sponsorships, sponsors receive recognition in all tournament advertising and promotion, as well as special advertising signage at one of the course tees.</p><p>Entry fees are $75 per individual and $300 for each team of four. Five-dollar mulligans may be purchased on the day of the tournament, four per team maximum.</p><p>For more information, call Rick Benton at 604-3835 or Randy Cox at 328-6728.</p><h3>Win tickets to Azalea Festival Airlie Luncheon</h3>
<p>SOUTHEASTERN N.C. | The StarNews is giving away a pair of tickets to the NC. <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/entertainment10"><b>Azalea Festival</b></a> Airlie Luncheon garden party to its <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/facebook"><b>Facebook</b></a> fans. The exclusive event will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12.</p><p>To enter, visit Facebook.com/StarNewsMedia and click on the pink contest button near the top of the page, or visit http://ow.ly/jN3sM. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received by noon Wednesday, April 10. Winners will be notified by phone or email Wednesday afternoon.</p><p>Email your Pender County items to pender@StarNews Online.com. They must be received at least two weeks before the event.</p>